Can a home therapy program stop repeat falls in dementia patients?

NCT ID NCT06237218

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a program called COTID, where an occupational therapist visits the homes of older adults with dementia who have recently been hospitalized for a fall. The therapist helps make the home safer and trains the caregiver to support the patient. The goal is to see if this reduces the chance of another fall or rehospitalization over the next year. The study involves 76 participants aged 75 and older, along with their caregivers.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: COTID program (behavioral intervention: home-based occupational therapy with caregiver support)
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could help older adults with dementia avoid repeat falls and stay safely at home longer.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 76 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires a dedicated caregiver, which may limit its use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia nervous system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chu Limoges
RECRUITING

Limoges, 87042, France

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